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From The Herald

Published 5:15 am, Monday, April 6, 2015

Covenant Health Plainview hosts the cancer survivors prayer support group “We Fight To Live” from 7-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Room B. The sessions will consist of a monthly topic and presenter, and a structured segment, allowing time for group sharing. The support group is open to those with a cancer diagnosis and anyone affected by their diagnosis. The group is led by Andrea Ingram, a cancer survivor, as well as Sherry Wall, hospital mission services. There is no charge for the group. For more information contact Andrea Ingram at 806-293-7614 or Sherry Wall at 806-291-3364.

Applications to join the Hale County Junior Literacy Council may be picked up from English teachers at PHS, PCA or the Literacy Center. To join, students must be at least a sophomore by August 2015. Orientation at 4 p.m. April 23 at PHS cafeteria is a requirement. Andy Ellis and Alesha Robertson Ellis will charge students. Applications and essays must be returned no later than April 14 to English teachers or the Literacy Center. For information call 806-293-6186

The Plainview Area Retired School Personnel Association (PARSPA) will meet Monday, April 13, for an 11:30 a.m. buffet at Texas Woodfire Grill. Tyke Dipprey of the Plainview Downtown Association will present the program. Reservations a must. Call 293-7531.

Hale County farmers and landowners who need areas sprayed by the Noxious Weed Control District should either visit the board’s website at halecountynoxiousweeds.com or contact Lewis Senter, board supervisor, at 806-292-4750

An art exhibit at Happy State Bank from April 6-16 will feature students of Glenn Lyles. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Rainbow Room.

The Relay for Life Survivor and Caregiver Dinner is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Houston School Gym, 2417 Yonkers. RSVP to daleyn.schwartz@agtexas.com. Survivors are invited to bring two caregivers to be honored with them.

The local Military Veteran Peer Network group meets at 7 p.m. every other Tuesday at the Unger Memorial Library, with upcoming meetings set for April 7 and 21, May 5 and 19 and June 2, 16 and 30. Current service members, veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact local volunteer coordinator Angie Nelms at 806-292-8775.

A free Veterans and Military Marriage and Relationship Enrichment Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Unger Library. It is being presented by Marriage Management Consultants, Inc., and includes childcare, all materials and lunch. Register online at www.MarriageManagement.org or call 682-730-1818.

The PHS All School Reunion registration forms are available to be mailed to classes. They can be picked up at Eaton Craig Printing. Registration is also available at www.phsbulldogsforever.myevent.com. The reunion is set for July 17-19.

Get ready to twist, shout and eat with 2015 Taste of Plainview slated for April 9 at the Ollie Liner Center. Vote to see who will take the Golden Fork home as the event will feature some of the most popular restaurants in town. Dinner will be served at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 4-12.

CNA registration is now open for a class that begins June 1. Classes will be on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. Visit South Plains College, 1920 W 24th St., or call 806-296-9611 ext. 4304 or 4320 for more information.

Plainview High School is offering a spring ACT Boot Camp for current sophomore and junior students. It will be held on Monday, April 13, at the PISD Board Room at 2417 Yonkers from 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cost of the Boot Camp is $69 (cash or check made out to Plainview High School) which includes two books with testing strategies and practice test questions. Students who are interested need to speak with a PHS counselor.

Texas Lions Camp for disabled children will be open to local campers on June 14-20. It is a free camping opportunity for children ages 6-17, and those suffering from a wide range if disabilities, including asthma and diabetes, eligible. Local campers are sponsored by the Plainview Lions Club, which provides free transportation to and from the camp at Kerrville. Applications are available from school nurses or through the local Lions clubs.

Plainview ISD has established a new scholarship, “La Cosecha” (The Harvest) Scholarship, with the intention of honoring the academic achievements and pursuit of higher education of students in the migrant program. Funding is needed. Further information about the program and donation forms are available on the district website at www.plainviewisd.org or by contacting Humberto Gonzalez at 293-6159.